Bruno also said that the corporation would explore the consolidation of the racing franchise with the state's six offtrack betting corporations, which are owned by counties in New York and provide revenue to their localities. Discussions involving consolidation have taken place "casually" between Bruno and the New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., Bruno said.
This sounds like a great idea, but I doubt that it will ever happen. Too many people have hands in the OTB's pockets.
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